Breakdown of Sprzedawca na rynku poleca też świeży szpinak i biały twaróg.
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Questions & Answers about Sprzedawca na rynku poleca też świeży szpinak i biały twaróg.
What does sprzedawca mean, and why does it end in -a if it refers to a man?
Sprzedawca means seller, vendor, or shop assistant, depending on context.
Even though it ends in -a, it is usually a masculine noun when referring to a man. Polish has a group of masculine nouns with -a endings, especially for professions or roles, for example:
- mężczyzna = man
- kolega = male friend / colleague
- sprzedawca = male seller
So in this sentence, sprzedawca is grammatically masculine, even though its ending may look feminine to an English speaker.
What case is sprzedawca in here?
It is in the nominative singular because it is the subject of the sentence.
The sentence structure is basically:
- Sprzedawca = the seller
- poleca = recommends
- świeży szpinak i biały twaróg = fresh spinach and white curd cheese
So sprzedawca is the person doing the action.
Why is it na rynku? What does that mean grammatically?